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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.65, 1,794.85 and 330.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.65, 1,794.85 and 330.91 is: 496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.65 : 1,794.85 = 330.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.65/1,794.85 = 330.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.65x = 1,794.85 × 330.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.65x = 593,933.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,933.81/1,196.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.33

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